Audi 100 1991 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 85 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 8.3 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 100 could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi 100 has 4x4: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi 100 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi 100 is smaller. Audi 100 is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 100 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi 100 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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